- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Utica Today
By the People, for the People
Utica Ford Grad Anayya Davis Wins NCAA Division II Title with Grand Valley State
The freshman guard/forward was a key rotation player for the Lakers' third national championship.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 2:34am
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
A cubist interpretation of the championship game that saw Utica Ford grad Anayya Davis and Grand Valley State claim the Division II women's basketball title.Utica TodayAnayya Davis, a 6-foot freshman guard/forward from Utica Ford High School, was a key contributor off the bench for Grand Valley State University as they captured their second straight NCAA Division II national championship in women's basketball and third overall. Davis played in all 37 games for the Lakers, who finished the season 36-1 overall, and had several strong performances including a season-high 9 points in a win over Northwood University.
Why it matters
Davis' success at the Division II level highlights the strong basketball talent coming out of Macomb County high schools. Her ability to step in and contribute to a national championship team as a freshman demonstrates her skills and potential for an even bigger impact in the years to come.
The details
Davis logged 12 minutes in the national championship game, grabbing 4 rebounds. On the season, she averaged 2.7 points, 1.9 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 1.0 steals per game, shooting 31.6% from the field and 76.2% from the free throw line. At Utica Ford High School, Davis was a three-time All-Macomb Area Conference First Team selection and two-time Macomb County Tier 1 Player of the Year, leading her team to a district and regional title as a senior.
- Grand Valley State won the NCAA Division II national championship on March 28, 2026.
- Davis had a season-high 9 points in a win over Northwood University on November 30, 2025.
The players
Anayya Davis
A 6-foot freshman guard/forward from Utica Ford High School who was a key rotation player for Grand Valley State's national championship team.
Grand Valley State University
The NCAA Division II school that won its second straight national championship in women's basketball and third overall.
What they’re saying
“Anayya Davis came in and gave us great minutes off the bench all season long. She's a big part of why we were able to win another national title.”
— Janel Burgess, Head Coach, Grand Valley State Women's Basketball
What’s next
Davis will look to build on her strong freshman season and help Grand Valley State defend their national title next year.
The takeaway
Utica Ford High School continues to produce talented basketball players who can compete at the highest levels, with Anayya Davis proving she can contribute to a national championship team as a freshman at the Division II level.
